Fast forward to 2015 and everything else has disappeared except the pub itself which continues to offer the best riverside views in London from it s upper room, a view that will be enjoyed by the men of the parish on Friday 17th July when we have our next men's event - a meal and a pint at the Angel, with a talk by the excellent Paul Brown of City Hope Church in Bermondsey.
Here's what the City Hope website says about Paul:
'Challenged by the huge needs of the inner city; Paul moved with his family to Bermondsey, central London. After a number of years in the building industry, mostly as a bricklayer, he joined the staff of City Hope Church.
Paul has a passion for the working classes to find justice, dignity, love and acceptance through the good news of Jesus. Over the years he has helped develop successful outreach to inner city families as well as gaining credibility in his local community where he is a governor of a local primary school and a trustee of the renowned Fisher Amateur Boxing Club.
He would love to see more churches established in working class areas right across the UK as well as
Paul (right) thrives on the challenge and excitement of living in the centre of London. He has known God’s provision and protection many times as he and his wife Denise have faced the challenges of bringing up a family of five children in the inner city.
He enjoys getting to know local characters, exploring the history of Bermondsey, the occasional pint in his local, The Queen Vic and spending time with his grandchildren.'
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